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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1960

Page

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Police To Accept Refer Calls Humane Plan Fails

The city council defeated the formal recognition for the Humane League proposal and approved limited actions. A traffic count and street survey were authorized, with calls to the police department for animal-related needs and sewer work eyed for funding.

Animal Protective League Committee Birch St Franklin School Havelto Corm State Highway Department Police Department William Vargo Bat Richard Baird Robert Denison Elizabeth Dorcsinecz League Finance Committee Henry Wiatt Concord Ave

Belden Fire Destroys Barn Damages Parlor and Shed

A fire at a storage barn on William Lowe ce curector Chamberlain Rd in Belden burned early yesterday morning. The blaze damaged a milking parlor, tool shed, drains, and nearby weeds near Gulf Rd. Fire officials have not determined a cause. Passersby alerted the crews who arrived around 2:40 a.m. and remained about two and a half hours. Total damages unknown. Upcoming North Ridgeville public meeting on Sesqui Centennial and Homecoming Association listed at Town Hall.

Belden William Lowe Chamberlain Rd West Ave Gulf Rd Grafton Township Fire Maurice Hill

Oil Slick Blazes At Grafton Fire Station Firefighters Put New Truck In Use

Grafton volunteers led by Fire Chief Joseph Novesky responded to an oil slick fire at Larson Foundry early yesterday. The blaze spread from a trash fire to trees and poles, threatening adjacent buildings and the Grafton Building Material Co. The crew used a new fire truck and the old Diamond T to prevent spread, returning to the station by 8 am and then cleaning hoses and equipment. A second call at 9:35 am to Cliff McGill Pleetwing filling station saw a trash fire ignite an old station wagon, requiring about 30 minutes of response.

Grafton Joseph ‘Novesky Grafton Building Material Co Elm St Cliff McGil

Court Hearing Postponed For Dump Operator

A prelimary hearing on charges of violating the city's fire prevention code against Max Joseph, operator of the Ford Rd. dump, has been scheduled for July 14 in Elyria Municipal Court. Arraigned this morning, Joseph pleaded innocent to the charge. His bond of $25 was continued. Joseph is charged with permitting bonfires to be burned in violation of city fire laws.

Max Joseph Ford Rd Elyria Joseph

Oberlin Defines Intoxicating Liquor In 3.2 Beer Rule

Oberlin City Council considers a broad definition of intoxicating liquor. The ordinance, urged by City Solicitor Grover L. Severs, asserts any beverage above 3.2 alcohol content could be deemed intoxicating. Critics, including Councilman William P. Davis, call the definition absurd. The measure passed first reading, with math faculty member Wade Ellis estimating three 3.2 beers equal a shot of scotch.

Grover L. Severs William P. Davis Severs Bever James F. Long Councilman Wade Ellis Oberlin College

Report On Light Plant Is Accepted

Oberlin city council on final reading passed a ordinance enacting a Public Utilities Commission plan to expand the Municipal Light Plant. 15 to 1 vote with Davis opposing and Hellmuth absent. The measure authorizes hiring engineers to study expansion options and prepare recommendations.

Oberlin Public ‘Utilities Commission William P. Davis Eric, Nord Wade Ellis Fred Dimings Homer Blanchard James F. Long William Hellmuth

Slippery Suspect Escapes From Jail Cell

Wichita Falls Texas. William J Hoover aged 22, a burglary suspect, escaped from the county jail Monday by removing his clothes and covering himself with soap, then slipping through a food serving hole in his cell.

Wichita Falls Tex William J. Hoover

Oberlin council debates golf club lease and water rate

Oberlin City Council approved leasing recently acquired property to the Oberlin Golf Club while wrangling over water charges. A 15 cent per 100 cubic feet rate was proposed if water is unused and distribution costs borne by the club, but no untreated-water rate exists. Council seeks a Public Utilities Commission plan for a raw water rate schedule and potential land-use safeguards as plans for relocating the course unfold.

Oberlin Oberlin Golf Club Golf Club City Public Utlities Commission Ramsey Richard J. Dunn James F. Long Grover L. Severs Fred Comings Carl Breuning PUC Pyle Amherst Rd Long Eric Ural City Planning Commission Regional Planning Commission

Park Won’t Get Boost From Fete in Sesquicentennial

North Ridgeville Mayor J L Laufman dismissed a rumor slowing participation in the North Ridgeville Sesquicentennial. He said no funds from sesquicentennial receipts will fund the Elizabeth Wilcox Park project. Net proceeds after expenses go to the Parks and Recreation Committee for public facilities, excluding the Wilcox park. Council previously voted to provide $1,000 yearly maintenance support.

North Ridgeville J. L. Laufman Elizabeth Wilcox ‘Park Loutman Parks and Recreation Committee Elizabeth Wilcox Park Solons

Deanery Installs Officers In Lorain Holy Name Society

Officers from 22 Catholic parishes attended the installation at St. Vincent de Paul Church with Rev. Joseph Conlon as installing officer. The 1960 61 term includes Loren Burgett as president and John Walling as first vice president among others.

Stanley Quirley William C. Easter Peter McNulty Frank Gare Catholic Action Henry Love Michael Kocak Ant

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